Panama suffers over 200 aftershocks after Friday’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake
Damage to hundreds of homes and infrastructure across central provinces prompted the government to declare a national state of emergency.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama, causing widespread damage and prompting a national state of emergency. The San Atanasio Church in La Villa de Los Santos was among the structures affected, with hundreds of homes and critical infrastructure also impacted. Over 200 aftershocks have been recorded, though their magnitude is diminishing as time passes.
No fatalities have been reported, but at least 27 people sustained injuries, and nearly 900 homes were damaged. The government has allocated up to US$100 million in relief funds to aid affected regions, operating within its fiscal deficit target. The United States has pledged $5 million in assistance and dispatched a team to support rescue operations and assessments.
President Jose Raul Mulino visited affected areas to deliver aid, while classes were suspended nationwide and the Panama Canal reported no shipping disruptions. At least 14 bridges were damaged in the provinces of Veraguas and Los Santos.
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